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S435 GUF

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

170,016 mi
Last recorded170,016 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS435 GUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 170,016 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 169,001 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 154,965 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 142,023 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 142,017 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both headlamps are in poor condition

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Both rear sills to floor are corroded

Front pads are low

Os front coil spring is corroded at base

Os rear outer side light is not working

Rear pads are low

Pass 12 May 2017 130,189 miles

Both front tyre are wearing on extreme edges

Both headlamps are in poor condition

Fail 5 May 2017 130,108 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front tyre are wearing on extreme edges

Both headlamps are in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2016 117,373 miles

Front and rear coil springs are are becoming corroded

Headlamps are in poor condition

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 14 May 2015 107,872 miles

Both front brake hoses are starting to crack

Front and rear coil springs are very corroded

Slight play in steering joints

Pass 29 May 2014 105,228 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 104,432 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 104,432 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 95,249 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 86,831 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 78,436 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 78,436 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 70,350 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 61,785 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 53,396 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 53,396 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 44,863 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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S435 GUF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 97,549 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S435 GUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S435 GUF registered?

S435 GUF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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